A Brief History

Mabuhay Shriners

1914

The 1st Ceremonial in the country was held by Nile Temple through Bamboo Shrine Oasis

1914 to 1958

Nile, Afifi and Islam (now Asiya) Temples alternately conducted ceremonials

1930

Group of Filipino and American Nobles petitioned for the formation of a Filipino Temple. The move was overtaken by World War II

1970

The Philippines Shrine Association was formed in Luzon while Aloha Temple operated in Visayas and Mindanao

2009

Filipino Shriners submitted a petition for the organization of Philippine Temple

July 8, 2009

The dispensation to from the Philippines Temple was issued

July 7, 2010

The charter for Mabuhay Shriners as the 193rd Shrine Temple (Center) was issued.

Year Started
1914
Shriners Members
0
Shriners Club
0
International Members
10000000

A Brief History

Shriners International

1870

Masons Walter M. Fleming and William J “Billy” Florence with others gathered at knickerbocker Cottage, New York City and talked about starting a new Masonic fraternity
The Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (A.A.O.N.M.S.)

1872

Mecca Shriners, the first Temple was established

1922

The 1st Shriners Hospital (now known as Shriners Children’s) Was opened in Shreveport Louisiana

2025

Two hundred Temples (Chapters) world wide Twenty-two hospitals (20 in USA, 1 in Mexico, 1 in Canada) More no less 300,000 members Shriners Children’s treat the following conditions Regardless of the family’s ability to pay:

Imperial Potentate 2024-2025 is Imperial Richard G. Burke

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Shriners International

Shriners International is a fraternity based on fun, fellowship and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, relief and truth. With nearly 200 local chapters and thousands of clubs on six continents, Shriners are known for their fellowship, brotherhood, compassion and generosity. The fraternity established Shriners Hospitals for Children as its official philanthropy in 1922, and continues to support it today, while striving to make the world a happier, better place.

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